Originally Posted by Denis with his turbo

That's normal and not a defect, all natural leathers do this. Leather jacket, leather watch strap, etc.

Maybe the previous owner of your 996 used products that he shouldn't have ??
Have really no idea why your expierence is so different from others with natural leather. But since car is gone it's not important of course.

Here a picture of my brown/alcantara interior, love it !!!